mastergracey 3 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Are there any grills in the Meadows Picnic Area? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yes, there are several grills near the pavilions by the pool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Yes, there are several grills near the pavilions by the pool FW wants to make it nice for the locals who visit the pool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mastergracey 3 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Reservations required? Or even taken on the pavilion? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 FW wants to make it nice for the locals who visit the pool.Lol right on Carol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Reservations required? Or even taken on the pavilion?No reservations, first come first serve. Some people have been seen up there around 5:30 am to stake out their pavilion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 There is a sign on the pavilion stating it was for fort wilderness guests use only. Ha ha, that cracks me up.And there are definitely grills. Someone had a fire,in one yesterday and the flames were as high as the pavilion roof! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Lol right on Carol.Carol?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted September 7, 2015 Report Share Posted September 7, 2015 Carol?? Hey it's better than being called Sue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 No reservations, first come first serve. Some people have been seen up there around 5:30 am to stake out their pavilion. Seems crazy, but I can see that being necessary on a weekend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swimmarz 72 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hey it's better than being called Sue.whats wrong with Sue, thats my momma's name Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 whats wrong with Sue, thats my momma's name https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIMgEEASoWQ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 8, 2015 Report Share Posted September 8, 2015 I looked through my archives to find a photo of the grills, and this is the best one I could find. You can see them off to the left in this photo: There aren't very many- and on busy weekends, folks show up early to claim the grills and the tables. I've never used one of those grills- it's to much trouble to haul all your stuff there from your campsite. Why bother? TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 I looked through my archives to find a photo of the grills, and this is the best one I could find. You can see them off to the left in this photo: There aren't very many- and on busy weekends, folks show up early to claim the grills and the tables. I've never used one of those grills- it's to much trouble to haul all your stuff there from your campsite. Why bother?TCDThat would be too stupid to have a pavilion and grills for people who are registers guest paying $100 a night with your own space and grill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 That would be too stupid to have a pavilion and grills for people who are registers guest paying $100 a night with your own space and grillThey are used by the groups who camp together in the winter and also paying guests have claimed them for large parties such as what TCD has posted. i've seen food etc being hauled in on GC's, it's not always outsiders. djsamuel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littleolwoman.aka.Kristie 119 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Share Posted September 9, 2015 Carol??Lol Tim gets the credit for that. Quotes in quotes, it's just so confusing ; 0) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mastergracey 3 Posted September 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Outside guests are really that much of a problem? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayco1 15 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Outside guests are really that much of a problem? Would you want one to marry your sister? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Outside guests are really that much of a problem?It is frustrating on the weekends to have paid for the benefits using the facilities at the Fort, only to find them over run with people not paying anything for the same benefits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Outside guests are really that much of a problem? Some weekends it is - particularly in the summer and over holidays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Outside guests are really that much of a problem? Personally I feel just one outside guest not eating at the Fort or otherwise spending money is a problem. Why should they have the benefits I have to pay for? And I define outside as anyone not currently holding a WDW ticket or staying onsite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 Personally I feel just one outside guest not eating at the Fort or otherwise spending money is a problem. Why should they have the benefits I have to pay for?And I define outside as anyone not currently holding a WDW ticket or staying onsite.Long long time ago... We used to be outsiders... BUT, we came in and spent $.We would drive from Tampa to shop at the big malls in Orlando. Afterwards we would stop by the Fort and go to the Settlement Trading post and visit the deli. We would order sandwiches, get a bag or 2 of chips, some sodas, a beer for me, then go down to the beach and eat dinner. My wife and I would relax while the kids swam in the lake.The only amenities of the Fort that we were using was the tram ride, and a picnic table. Our food purchase probably off set their cost. Before we left we let the kids go to the petting zoo.We have visited the Fort on occasions the last few years at holiday times to see decorations and lights. We usually ended up dropping $20 or 30 on snacks, drinks, and maybe the wagon ride. So technically we were outsiders, but we didn't use the pool or pavilion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim5055 120 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 We usually ended up dropping $20 or 30 on snakes, drinks, and maybe the wagon ride. Did they allow the snakes on the wagon ride? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Did they allow the snakes on the wagon ride?No, only on the carriage ride Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Long long time ago... We used to be outsiders... BUT, we came in and spent $.We would drive from Tampa to shop at the big malls in Orlando. Afterwards we would stop by the Fort and go to the Settlement Trading post and visit the deli. We would order sandwiches, get a bag or 2 of chips, some sodas, a beer for me, then go down to the beach and eat dinner. My wife and I would relax while the kids swam in the lake.The only amenities of the Fort that we were using was the tram ride, and a picnic table. Our food purchase probably off set their cost. Before we left we let the kids go to the petting zoo.We have visited the Fort on occasions the last few years at holiday times to see decorations and lights. We usually ended up dropping $20 or 30 on snacks, drinks, and maybe the wagon ride. So technically we were outsiders, but we didn't use the pool or pavilion.Personally what you did is so so so uncool. How dare you freeload!Just kidding. I personally don't feel what you were doing is bad. What bothers me at any resort is the people that come in and use the pools. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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